I have a background in a broad range of
computer-related technologies. My first degree is in Computer Science with
Electronic Engineering, from
University College London, and I received my PhD from
Cambridge University Engineering Department in the area of Robotics and
Computer Vision.
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Prior to joining Microsoft
Research, Cambridge, I was the Technical Director of the
Cambridge Auto-ID Lab, where I was involved with many activities,
including the global research programme, the US Field Trial, the
hardware-oriented action groups and privacy and IP policy development.
Due to its success, the work of the Auto-ID Lab has been handed over to
GS1
(formerly UCC.EAN, the barcode custodians).
I have co-authored and presented a number of Auto-ID Centre white papers, and I have also given presentations to a wide range of audiences on the Auto-ID and EPC system. I was a founding director of the easyEPC RFID training and consultancy company.
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I worked as a Research
Engineer for a number of years at the Olivetti and Oracle Research Lab,
which became
AT&T Laboratories Cambridge before eventually shutting down in 2002.
This lab was internationally recognised as a centre of excellence across
a broad range of advanced research into communications, multimedia and
mobile technologies.
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My current, active research interests include:
- Radio frequency identification (RFID)
- Embedded sensor systems
- Embedded, real-time kernels and development support
- Low-power radio communication
- Automotive telematics
- Mass customisation of consumer products
- Human-computer/device interaction
- Computer augmented environments
- Ambient displays
- Computer-mediated social connectivity
I also continue to maintain an interest in a range of topics relating to previous work:
- Battery and charging technologies
- Location systems
- EPC Network architecture
- Mobile robotics
- Image processing
- Low-cost robotic automation
- PCB assembly
- Intelligent industrial automation
